Mali i Gjerë
#109 among destinations in Albania
Facts and practical information
Mali i Gjerë is a mountain in southern Albania. The highest peaks from north to south are Mali i Pusit, Mali i Frashërit and Mali i Nikollaqit. ()
GjirokastërAlbania
Mali i Gjerë – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Gjirokastër Castle, Zekate House, Teqe Mosque, Ethnographic Museum.
4.8 miE 12th-century fortress and military museumGjirokastër Castle, Gjirokastër
123 min walk • Perched high above the city of Gjirokastër, Albania, the Gjirokastër Castle dominates the skyline, offering a window into the city's storied past. This ancient fortress, a testament to the region's rich history, is one of the biggest castles in the Balkans and a...
- 4.4 miEHistorical place
Zekate House, Gjirokastër
112 min walk • Nestled within the historic city of Gjirokastër, Albania, the Zekate House stands as a testament to the region's rich cultural heritage. This exemplary piece of Ottoman-era architecture, constructed in 1812, exemplifies the grandeur of 19th-century Albanian...
- 4.7 miEMosque
Teqe Mosque, Gjirokastër
120 min walk • Nestled within the historical tapestry of Gjirokastër, a city recognized by UNESCO for its well-preserved Ottoman architecture, the Teqe Mosque stands as a silent witness to the rich cultural heritage of Albania. This modest yet significant mosque is a testament...
- 4.5 miEMuseum
Ethnographic Museum, Gjirokastër
115 min walk • Nestled within the historical city of Gjirokastër, Albania, lies the Ethnographic Museum, a cultural gem that offers visitors a deep dive into the traditional way of life of the region's inhabitants. Housed in a building that is a fine example of 18th-century Ottoman...
- 4.7 miEMosque
Gjirokastër Mosque, Gjirokastër
120 min walk • The Bazaar Mosque, also known as Memi Bey Mosque, is a mosque located in Gjirokastër, Albania.
- 5 miEChurch
Holy Transfiguration Church, Gjirokastër
127 min walk • Holy Transfiguration Church, also known as Church of Gjirokastër is an Orthodox church in Gjirokastër, Albania. The church was built in 1784. It is a Cultural Monument of Albania since 1963.
- 4.7 miEMemorial
Obelisk, Gjirokastër
120 min walk • Gjirokastër Obelisk or Mëmëdheu ABC is an obelisk monument in Gjirokastër, Albania. The obelisk is located near the first Albanian school to be opened in the town in 1908 and is a symbol for education in Albania. The authors of the obelisk are Muntaz Dhrami, Ksenofon Kostaqi, Stefan Papamihali.
- 4.8 miESquare
Çerçiz Topulli Square, Gjirokastër
123 min walk • Çerçiz Topulli Square is a town square located in Gjirokastër, Albania. In fact, it is actually a widened street located east of the entrance of Qafa e Pazarit The city's Old Bazaar begins at the upper corner of the square.
- 3.1 miNForts and castles
Kardhiq Castle, Gjirokastër
79 min walk • Kardhiq Castle is a ruined hill fortress located in Kardhiq, southern Albania. Built between the late 14th and the early 15th century by the Zenebishi family, it was restored by Ali Pasha in the early 19th century.
- 4 miE40°6'1"N • 20°7'24"E
Viroit Park and Lake, Gjirokastër
104 min walk • Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
- 4.5 miE